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HEX B9DBD6 - #B9DBD6, RGB(185,219,214) Color


Color Name: Shelduck Blue*
Hex Color Code: #B9DBD6
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 219, 214)
CMYK Values*: 15.5%, 0.0%, 2.3%, 14.1%



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What color is B9DBD6?

The RGB color code for color number #B9DBD6 is RGB(185, 219, 214). In the RGB color model, #B9DBD6 has a red value of 185, a green value of 219, and a blue value of 214. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.3% yellow, and 14.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 171.2° (degrees), 32.1 % saturation, and 79.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9DBD6 has a hue of 171.2° (degrees), 15.5 % saturation and 85.9 % brightness/value.



Color B9DBD6 is cool or warm?

Color B9DBD6 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B9DBD6? (For interior and product design)

B9DBD6 has an LRV of nearly 66. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Compare LRV 66 of #B9DBD6 with dark and light Color




Is #B9DBD6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9DBD6 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #B9DBD6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 219, 214)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
219 (85.9%)
Blue
214 (83.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.53%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.28%
Key
14.12%

HSL

HSL(171.18deg, 32.1 %, 79.2 %)

Hue
171.18°
Saturation
32.08 %.
Lightness
79.22 %.

RYB

RYB(13, 39, 35)
Red
13 (4.9%)
Yellow
39 (15.5%)
Blue
35 (13.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
171.18°
Saturation
15.53 %.
Brightness / Value
85.88 %.

HWB

H: 171.18°

W: 72.55 %

B: 14.12 %

XYZ

X : 57.48

Y : 65.83

Z : 73.3

YXY

Y1 : 65.83

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 14.12%

Y : 16.08%


LRV

~ 65.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.1G 8.4/3

CIE-Lab

L : 84.91

A : -12.14

B : -1.3

CIE-Lch

L : 84.91

C : 12.21

H : 186.1

CIE-Luv

L : 84.91

U : -17.74

V : 0.1

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.14

A : -15.54

B : 3.24






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B9DBD6

Here are the colors similar to B9DBD6. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#A0D1CA
Shelduck Blue
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#B0E0E6
Powder Blue
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#A8C3BC
Opal
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#C0E8D5
Aero Blue
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9DBD6.

#B9E0DD
PANTONE 9501 C
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#B9DCD2
PANTONE 566 C
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#C1E3E4
PANTONE 9482 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#BEE9E7
PANTONE 9500 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9DBD6.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9DBD6.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9DBD6.

#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B9DBD6

Here are the paint colors similar to B9DBD6. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints

Hex color B9DBD6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9DBD6 to PPG Paints

#B5DEDA
Minerva (PPG1231-3)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#BDE1D8
Serendipity (PPG1230-2)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#BBDBD0
Sweet Nothings (PPG1140-2)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#BCDBDB
Misty Aqua (PPG1147-3)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9DBD6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9DBD6 to Valspar

#B0D5CE
Sea Inspired (V064-2)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#A9D2CC
Lake Breeze (5007-7B)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#A9D6D5
Clear Cove (V066-2)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#ADCDC5
Wave Runner (8002-35C)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9DBD6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9DBD6 to Behr

#AFD9D3
Wave Top (M450-3)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#ACDBDB
Beachside Drive (M460-2)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#C4EAE0
Clear Aqua (P440-2)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#ABCCC3
Baby Aqua (M440-3)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9DBD6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9DBD6 to Sherwin Williams

#C0E3DA
Waterfall (SW 6750)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#C1E6DF
Tame Teal (SW 6757)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#ABD1C9
Blue Sky (SW 0063)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#C2E5E5
Swimming (SW 6764)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9DBD6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9DBD6 to Benjamin Moore

#B2DDD6
Maritime Blue (667)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#B6E2E1
Blue Diamond (736)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#B3DBDE
China Blue (2052-60)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#AFD7CB
Copper Patina (619)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9DBD6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9DBD6 to Dunn-Edwards

#B1CFC7
Steamy Spring (DE 5709)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#AEDDD3
Jaded Clouds (DE 5702)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#B9E5E8
Soaring Sky (DE 5736)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#B6D3C5
Little Beaux Blue (DET 549)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9DBD6 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9DBD6 to Farrow & Ball

#BDCCC2
Teresa's Green (236)
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
#A0C5CA
Blue Ground (210)
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)
#ACBEB3
Green Blue (84)
ΔE - 8.42 (91.6% similar)
#D1DADB
Borrowed Light (235)
ΔE - 9.35 (90.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9DBD6 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



B9DBD6
Shelduck Blue*

DBB9BE
Pale Chestnut*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #B9DBD6?

Color that best contrast with #B9DBD6 is #DBB9BE, color name is Pale Chestnut*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #B9DBD6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9DBD6 is #DBB9BE, color name is Pale Chestnut*.





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